Entry 1-3/14/07
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
In sixth grade we did a biography board (i did mine on Bessie Smith). In seventh grade we did a Louisiana Project, and each group had a different part of Louisiana to research. The Labyrinth Project was also a big reseach project in eigth grade.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
Reseach to me means to look up information on either the internet, in books, or from other sources about a certain topic.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
The Louisiana Project to me in seventh grade was negative experince. It was a negative experience because my topic was to me the most boring part of Louisiana. I didn't get a lot of good results while researching The Crossroads region in Louisiana. Teacher Response March 15
I am sorry that you didn't enjoy your Laouisiana History research project. Your grade is a 10/10. Mrs. D Entry 2-3/15/07
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
I think the webbing process/grapic organizer helped me. It helped me organize my toughts and ideas about topics i would consider doing for the I-Search project. The topics i wrote down were Mayan Indians, The English Civil War, and Ancient England. I think i should do the Mayan Indians. There are a lot of aspects i could research and i am very intrested in the Mayans. Entry 3-3/15/07
1. Topic: The Mayan Indian Civilization
2. Why you chose it:I am very intrested in Indians and The Mayans are a very respected group of ancient indians.
3. What you already know about your topic:I know the Mayans lived in South America and had a very intresting culture. I don't know much more but the reason by i chose this topic is becuase i want to learn more about the Mayans. Teacher Response March 16
Your grade is 20/20. Entry 4-3/16/07 List of Questions
How did the Mayan Indians live their lives? = Fat question
1. How long did the Mayan Civilization last?
2. Where was the Mayan Indian homeland?
3. What was Mayan culture like?
4. What did Mayan Indians look like?
5. What contributions did the Mayans make?
6. What was the Mayans religion?
7. Who were some accomplished leaders in the Mayan civilization?
8. Did the Mayans fight in any wars and if so what wars?
9. What did Mayan art and architecture look like?
10. What was Mayan government like?
11. Was there a Mayan hierarchy and if so what was it?
1. What was the Mayan Indian Civilization like?
2. Why was the Mayan Indian Civilization so interesting?
3. What was daily life like in the Mayan Civilization?
4. When was the Mayan Civilization?
5. Where were the Mayan Indians living?
6. What was the Mayan Indians home land?
7. How did the Mayan Indians live their lives?
8. How long did The Mayan Civilization last?
Entry 5-3/16/07
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
I found it some what easy to generate a fat questions considering i have so many questions about the Mayans. The list of questions helped me organize my thoughts into questions that would help my research. Teacher Response March 20 - Very interesting topic. 20/20. Entry 6-3/20/07
1. What have I learned today? I learned about Mayan culture and hierarchy and the time period of the Mayans.
2. What problems have I had? The databases limit my results a lot and they don't give that many results.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Use better searches and other databases
4. What will I do next? Learn more about the daily life of the Mayans Indians. Teacher Response March 21 - Good plan. 10/10.
Teacher Response March 22 - where is entry number 7? 0/10. Entry 7-3/21/07
1. What have I learned today? Daily Life in the Mayan times.
2. What problems have I had? None, i like using books for researching.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Use books more often.
4. What will I do next? Learn as much as i can from the books while we have them. Entry 8-3/22/07
1. What have I learned today? About Mayan trade, rulers, and the downfall of the Maya.
2. What problems have I had? None so far.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? N/A
4. What will I do next? Start combining my information.
Entry 1-3/14/07
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
In sixth grade we did a biography board (i did mine on Bessie Smith). In seventh grade we did a Louisiana Project, and each group had a different part of Louisiana to research. The Labyrinth Project was also a big reseach project in eigth grade.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
Reseach to me means to look up information on either the internet, in books, or from other sources about a certain topic.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
The Louisiana Project to me in seventh grade was negative experince. It was a negative experience because my topic was to me the most boring part of Louisiana. I didn't get a lot of good results while researching The Crossroads region in Louisiana.
Teacher Response March 15
I am sorry that you didn't enjoy your Laouisiana History research project. Your grade is a 10/10. Mrs. D
Entry 2-3/15/07
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
I think the webbing process/grapic organizer helped me. It helped me organize my toughts and ideas about topics i would consider doing for the I-Search project. The topics i wrote down were Mayan Indians, The English Civil War, and Ancient England. I think i should do the Mayan Indians. There are a lot of aspects i could research and i am very intrested in the Mayans.
Entry 3-3/15/07
1. Topic: The Mayan Indian Civilization
2. Why you chose it:I am very intrested in Indians and The Mayans are a very respected group of ancient indians.
3. What you already know about your topic:I know the Mayans lived in South America and had a very intresting culture. I don't know much more but the reason by i chose this topic is becuase i want to learn more about the Mayans.
Teacher Response March 16
Your grade is 20/20.
Entry 4-3/16/07
List of Questions
How did the Mayan Indians live their lives? = Fat question
1. How long did the Mayan Civilization last?
2. Where was the Mayan Indian homeland?
3. What was Mayan culture like?
4. What did Mayan Indians look like?
5. What contributions did the Mayans make?
6. What was the Mayans religion?
7. Who were some accomplished leaders in the Mayan civilization?
8. Did the Mayans fight in any wars and if so what wars?
9. What did Mayan art and architecture look like?
10. What was Mayan government like?
11. Was there a Mayan hierarchy and if so what was it?
1. What was the Mayan Indian Civilization like?
2. Why was the Mayan Indian Civilization so interesting?
3. What was daily life like in the Mayan Civilization?
4. When was the Mayan Civilization?
5. Where were the Mayan Indians living?
6. What was the Mayan Indians home land?
7. How did the Mayan Indians live their lives?
8. How long did The Mayan Civilization last?
Entry 5-3/16/07
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
I found it some what easy to generate a fat questions considering i have so many questions about the Mayans. The list of questions helped me organize my thoughts into questions that would help my research.
Teacher Response March 20 - Very interesting topic. 20/20.
Entry 6-3/20/07
1. What have I learned today? I learned about Mayan culture and hierarchy and the time period of the Mayans.
2. What problems have I had? The databases limit my results a lot and they don't give that many results.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Use better searches and other databases
4. What will I do next? Learn more about the daily life of the Mayans Indians.
Teacher Response March 21 - Good plan. 10/10.
Teacher Response March 22 - where is entry number 7? 0/10.
Entry 7-3/21/07
1. What have I learned today? Daily Life in the Mayan times.
2. What problems have I had? None, i like using books for researching.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Use books more often.
4. What will I do next? Learn as much as i can from the books while we have them.
Entry 8-3/22/07
1. What have I learned today? About Mayan trade, rulers, and the downfall of the Maya.
2. What problems have I had? None so far.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? N/A
4. What will I do next? Start combining my information.